Blechnum penna-marina - Deer fern

continental : It is suggested to avoid direct sunrays positioning the The Blechnum penna-marina in a shady place.
The Blechnum penna-marina is a very rustic plant, that can bear very harsh temperatures; it is advisable to grow it in the garden.

alpine : Plant which favours shady positions, avoid exposing it to direct sunrays, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
The Blechnum penna-marina is surely a rustic plant, it’s possible to grow it in the garden year round.

mediterranean : We suggest to position the The in a shady place, protected by solar rays, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
The Blechnum penna-marina is a rustic plant, which can be planted in the garden during the whole year.

continental : With the summer climate watering must be done often and regularly; every time the soil dries completely, let’s water it deep down with 4-5 glasses of water. Usually irrigation takes place every 10-11 days.

alpine : During the summer months it is best to water quite often, although we mustn’t exceed; use about 3-4 glasses of water. We suggest leaving the soil dry for 10-11 days before watering again.

mediterranean : Let’s irrigate the soil every 10-11 days, but only if it has been perfectly dry for at least one day; when there are atmospheric precipitations, or if it’s cloudy, we can suspend watering. We should remember anyhow that watering should be carried out by wetting the soil deep down.

Fertilization Blechnum penna-marina : During the summer months our plants need regular fertilization, every 15-20 days; let’s use a fertilizer for green or flowering plants, to add to the irrigating water.

Treatments Blechnum penna-marina : During the hot months attacks by ticks and rust are likely; the treatments should be applied during the coolest hours of the day. If possible, we suggest avoiding treatments with wide-range products, which could kill the populations of useful insects: let’s favour specific products.

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